Say hello to “Boxwood”

It’s now time to introduce the 12th and final color in my line of milk paint. Say hello to “Boxwood.”

Here’s what the piece looked like before…

My inspiration for the color was a boxwood bush (obviously.)

I love the rich, green color of the leaves…

…and it looks striking on a piece of furniture. It’s a bold color, but very classic as well.

…and, I’m sure you noticed, the paint isn’t chipped or distressed at all. I used the bonding agent on this piece for a super smooth finish. I’ll post a video on how/when to use the bonding agent tomorrow.

Until then, here’s a sneak peek of the 1840’s hutch I couldn’t resist…

still haven’t decided which 4 colors to pick – for the Giveaway that I won – but i just thought of a PERFECT place to use Tricycle Red WITH bonding agent – I want to paint the inside of the closet in my dining room where we keep our dishes (because THIS old house doesn’t have any cabinets in the kitchen). I think it will look amazing!

This color is my absolute favorite in your line. I love any shade of green, but this one is especially beautiful. I am also happy to see something that is not distressed—especially since I love painted furniture but am not good at distressing!

Yeahhhhh, {or Yaaaa with a long a – does anyone know the correct way to spell this word??}. I love love LOVE this color. It’s may favorite and will go perfectly in my foyer. I’ve been waiting to see a color that I can use there and now I’ve found it. Now if I could just find a reasonable vintage dresser with good lines, that would be lovely. You’ve done it again, Marian.

Jeannie, I used to coach high school cheerleaders, and they would always write / spell the word “Yay!” on signs and banners. I found this spelling to be cute and youthful, just like them. It certainly is phonetic, don’t you think?

I *love* this colour! I had my living room done in these colours, with Pottery Barn’s embroidered ‘birdie’ pillows that they had last (and a few this year too!) spring. Ikea had soft woven throw blankets in this shade of green too, so I added those. I had my walls painted in my dining room this colour, and had distressed cream buffet/mirror and chairs, to keep it all light. It’s a beautiful colour, and I found the green always to be refreshing and calming, much like the blues I’ve had in the past (and have now!) in my home. I had no idea you could use your milk paint with a bonding agent and get a less antique-y look – I am going to have to try this now, because I just love it. I agree with another reader – you’ve done it again

Oooooooo! This is a stunning color, as soon as I saw it, I knew, this is the one I’ve been looking for…I have a dresser at the end of my bed and for the past few years I went back n forth on what i should do…two tone? I like it, maybe, distressed cream? love it, but have that in mind for another piece in the same room and i have a lot of cream in there already, white? too harsh, yellow? eh, purple? I want color but I don’t know, sage? didn’t do anything for me, taupe? not oomfed by it…but i LOVE your color Boxwood, yep, that’s the color

It amazes me how many of your comments have just been waiting for this “boxwood” color to come into their lives! It is a beautiful addition to your line. I, like many others noticed right away that the piece was so creamy/smooth looking. Very refreshing look.

Very pretty. I’ve been using Capulet Olive MyColor Paint inspired by Pantone to make home made chalk paint and it looks very similar to this color. It has been one of my favorite colors so far on furniture. Love how yours looks!

I’ve always thought of myself as a “blue” girl, but Boxwood Green blows my socks off, Marian! It is absolutely beautiful, alone and with other colors (even your blue curtains and accessories). Love that the girlfriends are thinking walls and beyond . . . not just furniture for this perfect color. You Did It!

I love “Boxwood”! I think it’s my favorite so far! I painted my living room “Retro Avocado” which is a pretty rich green, so I’m already partial to green. I can’t wait to see what you do with the cabinet!

I think this is my new favorite color and I have an unfinished table that this would look great on. Can’t wait for the tutorial and your book… any changes you’ll be coming to Florida for any book signings?

I am loving your site. Im in love now with Boxwood also. I can’t believe I havent seen this before. I am sooo going to redo some old chairs in my garage to go into my Booth555. I know they will be a hit.

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